Parents about inclusion – Pilot research report

Abstract

The subject of this article is a study report on parents' views about the common upbringing and education of children with disabilities with their contemporary. Surveyed respondents were parents of children which are learning at various educational levels. Respondents are citizen of Siedlce, which is considered an example of full integration at all stages of education (from kindergarten to university). The point of departure of this study was to argue that the family environment, as the first and most important in a child's life, is the beginning of the development of attitudes. Is important to know the views, attitudes and opinions of people with disabilities have parents. The aim of the inclusion is not only the systemic inclusion of people excluded into the social environment, but full integration. While normative, certain aspects can be regulated and verified through their various functions, the most difficult are changes in the mentality of another person. The value of this study is undoubtedly the fact that parental voices - their views on the practical application of inclusions allow for a realistic view of the inclusion activities.